Application Process: Complete
Form 8301 (no fees are required if you currently hold a Kentucky non-resident license)
Criminal background check: Click here to submit your criminal background check online The fee for the background report is $15.00. When ordering the background check, select "licensing" in the category section and "department of insurance" in the group section. After you receive your background report, fax a copy to the Kentucky Department of Insurance Agent Licensing section at 502-564-3384 or email to
[email protected].
Background reports are valid for 60 days from the date of issue. Note: If applying for a resident license after 90 days of the surrender of previous resident state license, there is no exemption from pre-licensing and examination in Kentucky.
Materials Needed to Apply: If you answered “yes” to any of the license application background questions, you may need to forward additional documentation to the Kentucky Department of Insurance at:
Kentucky Department of Insurance
500 Mero Street, 2 SE 11
Frankfort, KY 40601
Fax: 502-564-3384